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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.78, 23,546.13 and 12,604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.78, 23,546.13 and 12,604.43 is: 17,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.78 : 23,546.13 = 12,604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.78/23,546.13 = 12,604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.78x = 23,546.13 × 12,604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.78x = 296,785,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,785,547.36/17,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,368.29

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